Roman Missals

Wouldn't you like to get more out of Mass? One of the easiest ways to do that is to have your own missal. A missal is a book that contains the readings and text for the Mass so that you can both prepare for Mass ahead of time and follow along while you participate in the Mass. Here are some suggestions for using your missal:

On Saturday, read the next day's readings aloud with your family. Give some thought to what they mean before you hear them again during Mass. If you need to find out what the readings are for the coming Sunday, the Easterbrook website is the place to find it.

If there is a special feast coming up, read about the saint or event being celebrated. Most missals contain a "proper" of saints. Proper means things that are done for a specific day.

Get to Mass early and take some time to prepare yourself for Mass by reading some of the prayers in your missal.